HP Hx2790 HP iPAQ hx2000 Pocket PC Series Additional Product Information - Page 112
Wi-Fi Terms
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Wi-Fi Terms It is recommended that you become familiar with the following terms as you begin to use Wi-Fi technology. Term Definition 802.11 standard An approved standard specification of radio technology from the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) used for wireless local area networks (WLANs). Device-to-computer or ad-hoc A mode that does not use access points. It provides independent peer-to-peer connectivity in a wireless LAN. Domain Name System (DNS) The way that Internet domain names are located and translated into IP addresses. It is an easy to remember name for an Internet address. Every website has its own specific IP address on the Internet. Encryption An alphanumeric (letters and/or numbers) conversion process of data primarily used for protection against any unauthorized person(s). Hotspots Public or private areas where you can access Wi-Fi service. These wireless connections can be located, for example, at a library, cyber cafe, hotel, airport lounge, or convention center. This service can be free or sometimes requires a fee. Infrastructure This connection mode uses wireless access points to connect to networks. Internet Protocol (IP) Address A 128-bit number that identifies each sender or receiver of information that is sent in packets across the Internet. For example, when you request an HTML page or send e-mail, the Internet Protocol part of TCP/IP includes your IP address in the message. In this example, this information identifies your computer as the sender and/ or receiver of information. 1